AN 85-year-old man reported missing from home in Neston a week ago had later walked more than 20 miles to Flintshire, it has been confirmed this evening.

George Fewtrell was seen at around 9.45am on Tuesday, June 25 in the Bridge Court area of Neston.

North Wales Police said he is then known to have made a 27-mile walk to Holywell, where he was last seen on CCTV on Greenfield Street at the junction with New Road at 12.42am in the early hours of Wednesday, June 26.

He is described as around 5'7", of medium build, with balding/short grey hair.

At the time of his disappearance, Mr Fewtrell was believed to be wearing a black and red baseball-style cap and a dark navy/black jacket with white detailing.

Detective Inspector Chris Owen said: “At 5.38pm on Tuesday, June 25 George is seen on CCTV walking along Woodbank Lane, near Two Mills on the English border.

“At 6.28pm, he’s then seen on Drome Road on the Deeside Industrial Estate, before he's sighted again near the Shell fuel station on the A548 on the way out of Flint.

"The final CCTV sighting of George is on Greenfield Street at the junction with New Road at 12.42am on June 26.

“Anyone who thinks that they may have seen George, or anyone matching his description, please get in touch with us at the earliest opportunity.

“We are also appealing directly to George - please contact us to let us know that you are OK.

“I would also ask residents in local areas to review any CCTV or ring doorbells to see if they have any footage of him, and anyone with any dashcam footage which may aid our investigation."